GREAT EATS HAWAII: SURF N TURF TACOS

Sunday, November 23, 2014

SURF N TURF TACOS

SURF N TURF TACOS

HONOLULU, HAWAII

SURF N TURF TACOS

3045 MONSARRAT AVENUE

HONOLULU, HI 96816

808-738-8226

HOURS: Daily 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM

www.facebook.com/surfnturftacos

I have been driving past Surf N Turf Tacos near Diamond Head for what seems a few years. Never make it in largely due to the parking lot always being filled. This time we parked on Monsarrat Avenue about a block away and walked over to enjoy some tacos. My Daughter ordered a Steak Quesadilla ($9.99). The Quesadilla included a good bit of steak and a whole lot of cheese. So much cheese in fact that she said she did not like it and only finished about 1/3 of what was on the plate. I took a bite and agreed that there was just too much cheese. We both did not care for the taste of steak either which seemed a bit old. I went for a Steak Taco and Fish Taco. The Steak lacked flavor and did not seem fresh. The taco included white onion, cilantro and a slice of lime. This taco was not bad but I do not think I would go out of my way to eat them again. The Fish Taco was Beer Battered and the fish was white and meaty. I liked the fish, cabbage and salsa but this taco needs some type of sauce to bring everything together. I went to the Sauce Bar and got the hottest one they had. Not a bad Fish Taco once you get some sauce on it. Would like to have some white sauce like many restaurants serve in Mexico and San Diego. We were not impressed with Surf N Turf Tacos and probably will not return. The guys working here though were nice and this is a great location for a taco joint with the beach just a few blocks away. Best thing about this visit is that we discovered a little gem of a Shave Ice place directly across the street.